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All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham; narrated by Karissa VackerWhat it is: After her son is kidnapped while sleeping in his crib, a mother agrees to be interviewed by a true-crime podcaster with ulterior motives.
Narration: Told in two time periods, Vacker masterfully alters her delivery and vocal range to distinguish the sections and deftly handles the various red herrings and characters' emotional states without tipping off listeners in this thrilling mystery.
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| Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo; narrated by Lauren Fortgang and Michael David Axtell What it's about: With her mentor, Darlington, trapped in hell, Yale sophomore Alex assembles an unlikely team of allies to plot a dangerous rescue, though their efforts require sacrifices Alex isn't sure she can make.
Narration: Lauren Fortgang and Michael David Axtell return for an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording of the 2nd immersive book in the Alex Stern paranormal fantasy series. |
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Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson; narrated by Barton WelchWhat happens: I was dreading the Cunningham family reunion even before the first murder. Before the storm stranded us at the mountain resort, snow and bodies piling up. The thing is, us Cunninghams don't really get along. We've only got one thing in common, we've all killed someone. My brother. My step-sister. My wife. My father. My mother. My sister-in-law. My uncle. My stepfather. My aunt. Me (Ernie).
Narration: In a mystery that is part Agatha Christie and part Knives Out, narrator Barton Welch's pace and tone deliver the high comedy of the occasionally farcical events, while his gravitas keeps the more intense scenarios edgy.
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Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid; narrated by Julia Whelan
What it's about: Feeling transient at twenty-nine, Hannah goes out with friends one night and runs into an old boyfriend, but when she is given the choice between leaving the bar and staying, two concurrent storylines follow the outcomes of both decisions.
Narration: Award-winning narrator Julia Whelan gives another spectacular performance that will have readers laughing, crying, and philosophizing about the "what ifs" in life. |
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The Nazi Conspiracy : The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill
by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch; narrated by Scott Brick
What it is: In this gripping true story of daring rescues, body doubles and political intrigue, the New York Times best-selling authors of The First Conspiracy and The Lincoln Conspiracy reveal the Nazi's plans to kill FDR, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill in an assassination plot that would've changed history.
Narration: Although it's impossible to prove the existence of the plot, narrator Scott Brick, with his rich baritone and impeccable pacing, delivers a commanding performance that highlights every bit of intrigue, danger, and horror in this electrifying historical exploration.
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| Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson; narrated by Ginnifer Goodwin and Kevin WilsonWhat happens: Bored teens Frankie and Zeke craft a tale about creepy drifters, which they anonymously post all over town as a prank. Locals mistake the threat as real and panic spreads. Decades later, a journalist confronts Frankie (now an established author) about her role in the "Coalfield Panic," forcing her to come to terms with its consequences.
Narration: Actress Ginnifer Goodwin earned an AudioFile Earphones Award for her measured and emotional performance; Kevin Wilson offers context for the novel's creation in a concluding author's note. |
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The Villa
by Rachel Hawkins; narrated by Shiromi Arserio, Julia Whelan, and Kimberly Wetherell
What it's about: While on a girls trip to Italy with her best friend, Chess, Emily discovers that their high-end villa was once the scene of a brutal murder, and, digging into the past, finds the truth seeping into the present as dangerous betrayals emerge.
Narration: Arserio, Whelan, and Wetherell perfectly complement each other, with each lending their seasoned voices and mastery of accent work and tone to this suspenseful tale.
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The Light Pirate
by Lily Brooks-Dalton; narrated by Rosemary Benson
What it is: a near-future eco-thriller with hints of magic set in a small Florida town subject to increasingly violent natural disasters.
Narration: Rosemary Benson earned an AudioFile Earphones Award for her tense narration of this compelling post-apocalyptic tale.
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